Posted on 03/09/2010 11:35:08 AM PST by raptor22
This starts off as an intellectual discourse on the use of apostates in political arguments, but descends to a pity party on Glenn Beck’s part when he goes after Michelle Malkin for criticizing his decision to give an hour to Eric Massa. It starts downhill at the moment that Beck says, “I don’t understand you people,” which takes the Boss Emeritus aback. (snip) One can believe that the Obama administration is playing hardball with or without Massa’s testimony on this point, but relying on Massa undermines the argument if it turns out that Massa may be exaggerating or prevaricating for his own purposes — and as Michelle has pointed out, there’s certainly some evidence to bolster that interpretation. None of us need to rely on Massa’s credibility for our arguments. We can note his statements and consider the context and Massa’s motivations, which is all Michelle asks of Beck in reconsidering his choice to give Massa a big megaphone tonight. It’s not bad advice, and perhaps Beck should give it more consideration, coming from a friend.
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Listen to the conversation.
HOORAY Glenn Beck!
(get off the phone Michelle...SHEESH...first time I recall disagreeing with MM)
I’ve never listened to Beck more than five minutes. He’s not my cup of tea.
The only person I have always enjoyed listening to is Rush Limbaugh. That is someone who stays consistently on message without ranting around looking like a fool.
How does he do the same thing?
I agree that Glenn Beck may be walking a fine line with having Massa on, but I guess we’ll see what happens on the hour if he shows up. Shouldn’t take much to determine his credibility or not - and I think Beck can determine that.
someone got to Glenn. He’s recently taken on a much harsher stance and is starting to appease the weasels like Orielly.
I’ve listened to him since 2003. That may come to an end now.
Beck makes outragous accusations against Conservatives. Liking conservs to Fascist. He is the typical mental midget that reads a few books and suddenly considers himself an authority on everything. WRONGO Bub.
After the conversation Beck decided he needed to apologize to Michelle. That is when he wallowed in self pity. I used to think Beck was a clown. Now I realize he is actually a pompous jerk.
A cat fight between those whose feel free to mock those like us who insist Natural Law terms in the Constitution such as ‘natural born citizen’ mean something.
I like Beck, but catch myself liking Levin more. Levin thinks Beck is a opportunist dimbulb. Beck is sane 90% of the time and on this one he was right also. Let’s hear what Massa has to say, let’s use him to further convince the drones out of their stupor. Beck brings a whole new demographic to the cause, younger than 40 and doesn’t listen to AM radio.
Listen to this tape...They’re both pretty argumentative in ..lots of hot tempers around these days- including mine!
YOU PEOPLE!!!!!
Glenn is right here.
That’s not true. He’s been likening big government Republicans (RINOs) to fascists, not conservatives.
He later apologized to Michelle on air.....no big deal here!
I like them both and am not gonna stop watchin, readin or listening to either of them!!!
‘Who cares’ if Beck has MASSA on?
Let MASSA rant all he wants about Rahm and his escapades, extortions/contortions, and all his ballet moves. The more RAT laundry seeing the light of day the better we’re all for it.
FYI.. Glenn has been a friends with O’Reilly from the begining.. Glenn hasn’t been appeasing anyone.. He stands by friends reguardless of their differences.
That’s interesting, because I used to like both Levin and Beck. Then, I found Mark Levin unable to complete a single show without going on a childish (and substance free) rant about Glenn Beck and stopped listening to him. It’s unfortunate, because I have great respect for Levin’s mind.
One day that boy’s cheese is going to slip all the way off the cracker.
I think MM is pissed because Beck is giving Massa a lot of free time when his position on the HC bill is that it doesn’t go far enough i.e. no public option. I think Beck sees the guy as an interesting guest who is willing to speak out of school and throw some mud at the Obamanation.
Michelle is an ideologue, Beck is more of an entertainer, and therein lies the conflict.
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